crack
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B1
/kræk/
break or fissure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'crack' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'cracian,' where 'crac-' meant 'to make a sharp noise.'
Historical Evolution
'cracian' transformed into the Middle English word 'crakken,' and eventually became the modern English word 'crack.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make a sharp noise,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'to break' and 'a narrow opening.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a narrow opening or fissure, especially in a rock or wall.
There was a crack in the wall.
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Verb 1
to break or cause to break without a complete separation of the parts.
The glass cracked when it was dropped.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35